Espresso Martini

Espresso Martini's will never be considered 'trendy' in my mind - I'll be drinking these for the rest of my life.

Chilled espresso, good quality vodka (I prefer using Reyka), coffee liqueur (Mr. Black is the only option), and just enough sweetness to round everything out without turning it into dessert. Sharp, smooth, bitter, rich. It hits every note at once.

This version leans warmer and deeper thanks to the Brown Sugar Vanilla Simple Syrup, which softens the edges of the espresso and gives the drink a subtle caramel note beneath the coffee notes.

The dry shake first is the move here. It builds that thick, velvety foam that makes an espresso martini feel like an espresso martini—not just cold coffee in a coupe glass.

Get good at making this drink, and people will keep coming back!

Why You’ll Love It

• Balanced sweetness: Rich without becoming sugary

• Velvety texture: The dry shake creates a thick foam top

• Coffee-forward flavor: Espresso and Mr. Black keep it bold

• Simple ingredients: Just four components

• Feels elevated instantly: Minimal effort, major payoff